I should say in general the advantage of education is to better fit a man for life’s work. I would advise young men to take a college course, as a rule, but think some are just as well off with a thorough business training.
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLERThe best philanthropy is constantly in search of the finalities-a search for a cause, an attempt to cure evils at their source.
More John D. Rockefeller Quotes
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Singleness of purpose is essential for success in life.
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The success of each is dependent upon the success of the other.
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I was early taught to work as well as play. My life has been one long, happy holiday; Full of work and full of play- I dropped the worry on the way- And God was good to me everyday.
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The best philanthropy is constantly in search of the finalities-a search for a cause, an attempt to cure evils at their source.
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I wanted the best for my company, I had to do what I did to succeed. Everyone was lowering their prices to beat there competition so I did the same I eventually beat my competition.
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I’m glad I wrote the book to show what I found out about the [ Standard Oil Company]. I’m glad many people read my book and found out the truth.
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Money is a way of keeping COUNT on how well you’re doing in business.
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Character – not wealth, power, or position – is the supreme word.
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I shall use such influence as I have in emphasizing the basic truths common to all denominations, in lowering denominational barriers and in promoting effective cooperation among Christians of whatever creed.
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Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
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After it is all over, the religion of man is his most important possession.
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The most important thing for a young man is to establish a credit, a reputation, character.
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The man who starts out simply with the idea of getting rich won’t succeed, you must have a larger ambition.
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I believe it is a religious duty to get all the money you can, fairly and honestly; to keep all you can, and to give away all you can.
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The major fortunes in America have been made in land.
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